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How to get fromMarin City to Los Altosby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Marin City to Los Altos by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Marin City to San Francisco Caltrain Southboundtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2h 9m
    $56–69

  2. Drive 47.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Marin City to Los Altoscar car 47.3 mi
    58 min
    $9–13

  3. Bus, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Manzanita Park and Ride to San Francisco Airportbus bus To SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2h 47m
    $48–56

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Marin City to Los Altostaxi taxi 47.3 mi
    58 min
    $170–210

  5. Line 120 bus, Caltrain, line 40 bus

    1. Take the bus from Marin City Hub-Donahue St & Terners Dr to Mission St & 4th Stbus bus 120
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Mountain View Transit Center to San Antonio & Almondbus bus 40
    3h 22m
    $18–25

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manzanita Park and Ride to San Francisco Airportbus bus To SFO
    2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus bus Ecr / ...
    3h 47m
    $39–49

Marin City to Los Altos by bus and train

Calendar173Weekly Services
Duration3h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Marin City to Los Altos.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 50.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 9m

What companies run services between Marin City, CA, USA and Los Altos, Santa Clara County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Manzanita Park and Ride to San Antonio & Almond via San Francisco Airport, SFO Airport Terminal G-Lower Level, Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, Palo Alto Transit Center, El Camino & Showers, and Showers & El Camino in around 3h 47m.

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